Benha University
Clinical trials sponsored by Benha University, explained in plain language.
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New surgical twist may boost fertility after varicocele repair
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a more thorough varicocele surgery that strips away extra veins, compared to the standard method. About 160 infertile men with varicocele will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the extended stripping reduces the chance of va…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Steam vs laser: which is better for an enlarged prostate?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures for men with an enlarged prostate that has a median lobe—a part that can block urine flow. One treatment uses water vapor (steam) to shrink tissue, the other uses a laser. Eighty men will be randomly assigned to one of the two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Single-Session laser combo could simplify prostate cancer care
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach called Bioblation, which combines a prostate biopsy with laser ablation in a single session under local anesthesia. It is for men with severe urinary symptoms and suspected low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this one-s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study tests injections to help men with Drug-Resistant premature ejaculation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two injection treatments for men with lifelong premature ejaculation that hasn't improved with standard drugs or therapy. Eighty men will receive either hyaluronic acid into the penis head or botox into a pelvic muscle. Researchers will track changes in ejaculati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New male birth control pill enters human testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a drug called silodosin can work as a temporary, nonhormonal birth control pill for men. Two hundred healthy, sexually active men will take either the drug or a placebo for up to 12 weeks. Researchers will measure sperm counts, semen volume, a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New hip pain block may keep muscles stronger
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain control after hip surgery: the PENG block and the femoral nerve block. Researchers will measure pain levels and leg muscle strength in 100 adults aged 40 and older. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can two cheap drugs get your gut moving again after surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether giving dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, or both right after gallbladder surgery helps the gut start working again sooner. 160 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, including a placebo. The main …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Natural painkiller PEA takes on ibuprofen in kidney stone recovery trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a natural pain-relieving substance, works as well as ibuprofen for pain after a non-surgical kidney stone procedure. About 120 adults will receive either PEA or ibuprofen, and their pain levels will be tracked for 24 hours. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Ultrasound may prevent stomach bloating during anesthesia in obese patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 144 very overweight adults (BMI 40 or higher) having planned surgery. Doctors will use ultrasound to adjust the air pressure from the breathing mask, aiming to keep the lungs working well without pushing air into the stomach. The goal is to find the safest pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Eye dryness risk during angioplasty: study tests dexmedetomidine vs. standard sedation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares how two types of sedation affect tear production in 52 adults undergoing angioplasty. One group gets dexmedetomidine, the other gets standard sedatives like midazolam and fentanyl. Tear production is measured before, right after, and 12 hours after the procedu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Tiny molecules may reveal clues about stomach infections in kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure two molecules, called miRNA-155 and miRNA-204, in stomach tissue from 100 children with ongoing belly pain. The goal is to see if these molecules are linked to gastritis (stomach inflammation) and infection with H. pylori bacteria. Researchers will use spe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC